Platforms

JythonMusic runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Download and Install

1. Download the latest release (234MB).
   • Current Release: Jython 2.7.2, JEM 4.7
   • Release date: October 12, 2022 (also see what’s new)

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1. Unzip the JythonMusic folder you just downloaded. This folder contains the JEM editor (see below), a few sample programs, and the JythonMusic libraries.
   • Keep all extracted files inside the JythonMusic folder.
   • Place the JythonMusic folder on your desktop (or anywhere you want).
   • Keep all your programs in this folder.  But you can make copies of this folder for larger projects, if you wish.

1. If not already installed, install Java version 8 (Windows, Mac, and Linux).
   • JythonMusic runs on top of a Java virtual machine (JVM).
   • Also, see issue with Java 9.

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Running JythonMusic

There are several ways to run JythonMusic programs:

• Use provided JEM editor (for beginners – easiest)

• Use Sublime editor (for intermediate users – preferred)
• Use VS Code editor (for intermediate users)
• Use Atom editor (for intermediate users)

• Use Atom editor (for advanced users – very customizable)
• Use terminal window (for advanced users – pure freedom!!!)

NOTE: Most advanced editors allow customization – by exploring the above instructions, you should be able to make your preferred editor run JythonMusic, as long as it provides a way to specify which run-time environment to use, when running files.